18th Century French Costume Design & Theater History: Observations by Pierre-Joseph Olbrechts

Historical Costume Design and Theater in the French Revolution

Explore a primary historical source detailing the intersection of theater, military attire, and administration during the French Revolution. This document, written by Pierre-Joseph Olbrechts, provides unique insights into the "petition in the form of a complaint" by Jean-Baptiste Deyris, a figure attached to the Theater of Brussels.

For historians, costume designers, and historical reenactors, this text offers a rare look at the administrative and cultural landscape of the Department of the Dyle (modern-day Belgium) during a period of massive social upheaval.

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• Authentic Reference - A primary source for those researching 18th-century French military and theatrical costumes.
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• Academic Depth - Provides context on the administration of the arts and the military during the Napoleonic era.
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